POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #188
175 S US HWY 17 · EAST PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32131
Inspection Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03C-44-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed regular and spicy chicken being prepared in fryer, cooking completed per employee two separate bone in chicken cooked to (148/159F – Cooking) the rest of the chicken on the tray cooked to (173/169/176F – Cooking). Operator redropped the undercooked chicken into the fryer for a second temperature of (177/210F – Cooking). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: At time of follow up inspection, observed chicken being cooked to 199F, 202F and 189F **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-04-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At the front counter warming unit, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese and rice and beans mix marked with discard times of 1,3 and 4pm not discarded at end of time period. Operator removed the containers to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: At time of follow up inspection chicken with a discarded time of 11:20 at the front counter still present and offered to customers. Discussed with operator chicken held on time as public health control out of establishments timeframe and at 119F. Operator removed the chicken from the front counter. See Stop Sale. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
05-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Establishment not utilizing thermometer to ensure cooking temperatures are evident by undercooked chicken cooked during inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: At time of follow up inspection per operator ongoing issues with fryers with maintenance scheduled. Observed employee on cook line cooking chicken in fryers and not taking temperature with probe thermometer to verify fully cooked product. **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:12 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.